Find out how popular the last name Abucay is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abucay.

Abucay, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abucay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abucay in America

Abucay is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abucay surname appeared 109 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abucay.

The history of the last name Abucay

The surname Abucay is believed to have originated from the Philippines, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the town of Abucay, located in the province of Bataan. The name itself is a combination of the words "abu" meaning "ashes" and "cay" meaning "tree" in the local dialect.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Abucay can be found in the historical archives of the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. A document from the 1600s references a land grant issued to a certain Don Pedro Abucay, a prominent figure in the region at the time.

During the 19th century, the Abucay surname gained recognition through the exploits of Mariano Abucay, a notable revolutionary leader who fought against the Spanish colonial rule. Born in 1845, Mariano Abucay played a pivotal role in the Philippine Revolution, leading local militia groups in the province of Bataan.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Josefa Abucay, a renowned educator and women's rights advocate in the early 20th century. Born in 1876, Josefa Abucay dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women in the Philippines.

In the realm of literature, the Abucay surname is associated with the renowned Filipino poet and writer, Alejandro Abucay. Born in 1905, Alejandro Abucay's works are celebrated for their vivid portrayal of rural life and the struggles of the common people.

The Abucay surname has also been linked to several prominent figures in the field of law and politics. One such individual was Juan Abucay, a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Philippine court system during the mid-20th century.

While the Abucay surname has its origins in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Filipino immigrants and their descendants. However, its historical roots remain deeply intertwined with the town of Abucay and the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abucay

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abucay.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abucay was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abucay was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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